Student Fundraising

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STUDENTS GUIDE TOCOMMUNITY FUNDRAISING

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2008 2010 | Office of Admissions and Financial Aid


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Leaders Conference Distinguished Global Scholars:Congratulations on receiving the invitation to attend the Global Scholars & Leaders Conference. I

look forward to personally welcoming you!

While I recognize that the challenge of raising the funds you may need in order to participate may appear to be

quite daunting initially. I do, however, urge you to tackle this task using the same determination and leadership

abilities that have brought you so much academic success and earned you the honour of being selected to be

part of this unique leadership experience.

I am constantly amazed at the resourcefulness of the overwhelming majority of students who attend one

of our conferences by reaching out to family, friends, schools and using their creative talents to

outsourcing possible fundraising opportunities in their communities, to meet their accommodation feesand other expenses.

If you follow the guidelines and suggestions in this Student Fundraising Guide, begin early and

dedicate the time, energy and effort necessary, I am confident you can meet your full demonstrated

fundraising goals.

The years ahead are going to be filled with many challenges. This is one of your first. Remember, notask is too great if you want something enough.

I sincerely hope this Student Fundraising Guide helps you along the way. Good luck!

Sincerely

The Committee on Admissions and Financial AidGlobal Scholars & Leaders Conference


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Leaders Conference Now that you have been selected to take part in this extraordinary leadership opportunity, it is time to

meet the challenge of finding the funds needed to make your participation possible.

Each year a significant percentage of outstanding and accomplished student nominees like you take

on the task of raising the funds they need to attend. It requires planning, hard work and creative

thinking. Most importantly, it requires a determination to succeed!

As one of the leaders of tomorrow, you have already proven that you possess all of these skills.

Therefore, this is a task you can accomplish, and you can actually have fun doing it! You will learn

tremendously from the experience and will definitely be proud of the results.

Whether you choose to directly contact family members for assistance, seek sponsors from local

businesses and organizations in your community, organize a fundraising event or come up with your

own ideas, fundraising will help strengthen your presentation and organization skills, demonstrate your

leadership potential and provide the chance for you to network with a wide variety of people. You will

discover there are many people who are excited about helping you achieve your goals.

A major key to your fundraising success is to understand that there is funding opportunities available

for you. You just have to put together the right plan to access it.

As you begin your fundraising mission, we encourage you to plan ahead and consider all possibilities.Be assured that the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is ready to assist you in any way we can.

We have a good deal of experience in this area and welcome your inquiries. If you need further

information or guidance, contact us directly or access our web site at www.global-scholar.org .

Again, congratulations on your nomination! We look forward to meeting with you during what is sure to be

one of the most exciting and important experiences of your life!


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Leaders Conference You are never given a dream w ithou t also

the pow er to make i t come t rue .

Richard Bach

WHATS IN THIS GUIDE Why Fundraise?

Six Steps to Successful Fundraising

1. Set Your Goal

2. Identify Potential Sponsors

3. Get the Word Out

4. Create Buzz

5. Follow Up

6. Show Your Gratitude

Fundraising Dos and Donts

Sample Fundraising Materials

What Worked for Others

WHY FUNDRAISE? Attending a GSLC conference is a phenomenal

opportunity for personal growth, leadership development

and educational advancement. As important as it is,

many students and families are unable to pay for the

entire conference themselves, so they fundraise to make

up the difference. In fact, more than 60% of all GSLC

students fundraise to cover a portion of their expenses.

They do it and so can you!

Fundraising takes creativity, planning, hard work and

perseverance. Do those sound like traits of a leader? Yes!

Think of fundraising as part of your leadership training.

You may find, like many past participants, your

fundraising efforts will not only help you grow, they will

become part of your overall GSLC experience.

This guide is filled with planning advice, ideas,

tools and materials to help you reach your

fundraising goal. Follow it step-by-step or take the

ideas and create your own plan. Whatever you do,

have fun and remember each step brings you closerto making your GSLC experience a reality!

6 STEPS TO SUCCESSFULFUNDRAISING

1. Set your goal

2. Identify potential sponsors

3. Get the word out

4. Create buzz

5. Follow up

6. Show your gratitude


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Leaders Conference STEP 1: SET YOUR GOAL

The path to success begins with a clear goal,

which in this case is the amount of money you

need for conference accommodation and fees,

transportation and spending money. Use the

formula below to calculate your fundraising

target.

First, estimate the total amount you will need:

Conference Fees $_________

Personal Expenditure +_________

Money for Souvenirs +_________

Total amount needed =_________

Next, identify funds already available to you. Your

parents or other family members may help pay for

the conference, or you may have money saved.

Once you determine how much you have, subtract

it from the amount needed to come up with your

fundraising goal.

Total amount needed $_________

Amount available - _________

Amount to raise =_________

My fundraising goal: $ _________

Insiders Tip:

Potential sponsors may be more willingto contribute if they know some of yourown funds are going toward the cause.If you have money saved or youreplanning to earn more, you can say, Ihave already secured US$_____ dollarstoward the conference from the Council,but to pay for accommodation and fees,I need to raise a little more.

A g oal i s a dream w i th a deadl ine .

Napoleon Hil l

STEP 2: SOLICITSPONSORS

Once you know what you want to accomplish, its

time to get started.

Make a list of everyone you know, including friends,

neighbours, relatives, teachers, coaches and your

doctor and dentist, using the form in the back of this

guide. Ask your parents for a list of their friends and

business associates and find out if their employers

are willing to contribute. Dont leave anyone out.

Remember, everyones a prospect.

Use the form in the back of th i s guide tokeep t rack of a l l you r pros pec ts .


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Next, expand your list to include businesses and

organizations in your area, which should be available

from the Chamber of Commerce. Find out if there are local chapters of the Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club,

Lions Club and other similar organizations you

can add.

Insiders Tip:

Dont limit your prospects to peopleyou think might contribute large sums.Even small contributions can help!Make two lists: one with people whowould likely contribute $20-$50 andanother with those who might give $50or more. Having two lists will help youprioritize and focus your efforts.

Here are more organizations to consider:

Knights of Columbus Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion League of Women Voters Professional organizations Local political organizations

Church and temple groups Alumni associations PTAs (Parent Teacher Associations) Law fi rms Schools and school boards Elected offi cials Junior Chambers of Commerce Elks Clubs

STEP 3: GET THEWORD OUT

There are several ways to let potential sponsors know

what youre doing and how they can help. These

include letters, emails, phone calls, meetings, easy-to-

do events and online social media. The best

fundraising campaigns include a mix of activities.

Before making your first contact, put together a

fundraising packet to give potential sponsors. This

can be a pocket folder containing a letter, a

biographical sketch and information about GSLC .

Use the sample letters in this guide as they are oradapt them to your personal style.


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Your biographical sketch should be a one-page

overview describing your education (where you go to

school, your GPA, etc.), your community involvement,

your extracurricular activities and your goals. Dont be

shy; this is your chance to present yourself in the best

possible light! Sponsors should mail their donations

directly to you.

Phone Calls and Meetings Call potential sponsors and request a brief meeting.If you get an appointment, bring your fundraising

packet and use it to guide your discussion. I f youre

not able to schedule a meeting, mail the packet andmake a note to follow up with a phone call.

Keep a list of everyone you contact, along with phone

numbers, addresses, email addresses and the dates

you spoke or mailed your fundraising packets.

Use the contac t form in the back of th i s guide; it will come in handy when its timeto fo l low up .

Letters

Sending letters is a simple, inexpensive and effective

way to request sponsorships. Start with the sample

Insiders Tip:

Meet with potential sponsors inperson whenever possible. Its muchmore difficult to say no to someonesitting across from you.

letters in this guide and customize them to your

personal style. Keep your letter to one page and

make it easy for people to contribute by

enclosing a postage paid envelope.

Sample let ters at the back of thi s guid e

wil l ge t you s ta r ted .

Email Use email instead of or in addition to letters.

Emails are easy for your recipients to forward,

so be sure to ask recipients to pass your request

along to others.

Start with the sample email at the back of

th i s guide and cus tomize i t to f i t your s ty le .


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Facebook, MySpace and Other Social Media

If you have a Facebook, MySpace or other

social media page, use it to spread the wordabout your fundraising campaign.

Add a l ink to www.global -scholar.org

You can also add a note to your Facebook page and

send it to your friends. Post video clips from the

GSLC website and invite all your sponsors and

prospects to view them.

Blogs

A blog is another easy way to get the word out. If you

dont already have one, theyre easy and free to create

at www.blogger.com or www.wordpress.com . You can

use it to post details about the program, the amount

you need to raise, what you hope to accomplish, your

career aspirations and other information that will

inspire people to sponsor you. Be sure to include a

link to www.global-scholar.org so your potential

sponsors can learn more about what youre doing.

A blog is also a great way that you can keep your

sponsors updated as you get ready for your

conference. D ont forget to post messages and

photos about your conference experience while

youre ther e or shortly after you return home.

Media You can reach a large number of potential sponsors by

sending press releases to the local media (e.g., community

and school newspapers and radio and television stations).

Look for the press re lease on the

GSLC Official invitat ion s and includ e i tas a cert if ied true cop y of authenticate

document .

Another way to use the media is to write a letter to the

editor of the local newspaper or magazine. Describe

what youre doing and ask them to support you by

publicizing your fundraising efforts. Include a list of

your fundraising activities that might be of interest to

the general public, such as a car wash, bake sale or

book sale, along with dates and times.

A sample letter to your newspa per is atthe back of th i s guid e .

Dont forget your church/synagogue/mosquebulletin. Theyre often looking for interesting itemsfrom the congregation and may be happy to helpyou solicit donations.


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School Newspaper and Online Newsletter

Dont be shy about telling your school community.

Submit an article or press release to your schools

newspaper and online newsletter and ask that they

help you get the word out.

Insiders Tip:

Its best to ask sponsors to give orsend checks rather than cash so youcan keep track of what you receiveand make sure your payment reachesGSLC by the due date, and be madepayable to Internat ional President ialScholars Counci l with your Scholar ID and EnrollmentCode included on the memo line.

Create Your Own Web Page, Send Emails andManage Your Fundraising Online Design your own website, upload and manage your

address book, send emails to your friends and family,

collect donations and monitor your progress all in one

place.

STEP 4: CREATE BUZZ

Nows your chance to think outside the box! You

can generate excitement and raise significant

dollars when you give people creative and concrete

ways to get involved and support your fundraisingefforts. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Sponsor-a-Day Instead of asking for $50 or $100, ask prospects to

sponsor one day of the conference. Divide your total

conference expense by days to come up with the amount.

Show the prospect the sample conference schedule and

let them pick the day they want to sponsor. Commit to

document your activities on that day in a letter, email or

blog, and be sure to follow through.


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Leaders Conference Sell Stock in Yourself

An innovative way to present your fundraising request

is by selling stock in yourself at $100 or $50 per

share. You might create a prospectus (folder or

booklet) containing information for potential investors.

The prospectus should emphasize the benefits ofinvesting in a young leaders future, a description of

you as an individual (education, achievements,

volunteer work, career goals), additional information

about GSLC , the price per share, a description of the

return on their investment (e.g., an investor newsletter

or slide show on your conference experience or a

sponsor reception) and a breakdown of how the funds

will be used (conference fee, travel expenses, personal

expenses).

Incentives

Give potential sponsors incentives to support you.

Offer to send daily text messages or emails

describing events and summarizing what you

learned. Promise to give a presentation about the

conference and how it benefited you when you

return. This can be particularly appealing to yourschool committee, civic groups, alumni associations

and educational institutions. Tangible evidence of

your experience helps people feel good about their

contributions and the impact they made. You can

also post your presentation on your blog, FaceBook

or MySpace page and upload your photos to Flickr.

Events

Holding an event can be a fantastic way to raise money, be

creative, give sponsors something in return and generate

interest in your campaign. Keep it simple, however, so your

expenses dont exceed the amount you raise!

Hold a raff le. Ask local s tores, restaurants or

mov ie theaters to donate gif t cards or o ther prizes,

then sel l raff le t ickets for a drawing.

Host a d inner. Invi te f r iends and family to your home

for a n ice dinner and ask them to subs idize for the meal .

Charge s l ight ly higher than the cost of the food so that

you wi l l have a l i t t le excess of surplus to help paying

your conference expenses .

Have a garage sale. Gather up items you dont

need and s el l , sel l , sel l!

Have a bake sale. Invite yo ur fr iends to a cook ie

baking par ty and se l l the resu l t s to ne ighbours ,

family m embers o r at the garage sale.

Set up a car wash. Ask a local busin ess for the

use of their parkin g lot for a $5 car wash. Recruit

your fr ien ds to help ou t and treat them to a pizza

party afterwards.

Host a mov ie party. Rent a movie, make som e

popcorn and invi te f r iends and fami ly over.

Charge a smal l admiss ion fee as com miss ion .


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Leaders Conference Stage a used book sale. Ask friends, ne ighbours

and family memb ers to donate old books and sel l

them in your front yard or at a friends business. Put

up s igns so peop le know where the money i s go ing .

Team up with a restaurant for GSLC Night . Ask a

res taurant to support you by ho st ing a complimentary

pr ivate dinner for yo ur f r iends , family, c lassmates and

business acquaintances. Guests pay a cover charge,

which goes in to your conference fund.

Offbeat Ideas

Challenge yourself to come up with unusual fundraising

techniques that will get peoples attention. For example:

Change your voicemail message to tel l cal lers

youre raising money and ask for their help.

Put a change jar near the doo r at home with a

s ign ask ing fami ly memb ers and f r iends to d rop

in their loos e change.

I s your b i r thday or graduat ion coming up?Ask fo r a l i t t le don ation instead of gif ts .

Offer to ru n da i ly or weekly e r rands for f r iends

and fami ly members in exchange for donat ions .

Work as an in te rn for a loca l bus iness in

exchange for job exper ience and mon th ly payro l l .

Start a small businesspilot project in yourschool / community

Ask a business to save their recyclables and

offer to take them to the recyc ling centr e in

exchange for the cash received.


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Leaders Conference STEP 5: FOLLOW UP

To be successful in fundraisings, you must follow up

with every prospect that doesnt respond immediately to

your letter, email or phone call. Wait a week to make

follow-up phone calls, then speak slowly and clearly,introduce yourself and remind the prospect of your

previous correspondence. Ask if he/she has decided to

contribute; if not, suggest a meeting with you to talk

about the program and your goals. In some cases a

meeting will not be possible, so have your conference

information handy so you can have the discussion over the telephone.

If you cant reach the prospect by phone, send a follow-

up email. Briefly describe your request, mention your

previous correspondence and ask if he/she has decided

to contribute. Offer to meet in person to answer

questions and discuss the program and your goals.

Politely ask for a response by a certain date.

Remember, one follow-up call or email can make the

difference between receiving a donation and having your

request pushed to the back burner and forgotten.

STEP 6: SHOW YOURGRATITUDE

You cant say thank you enough! If possible, send

thank-you notes within 24 hours of receiving sponsor

donations or commitments. Even if someone turns you

down, write a note to thank him/her for considering

your request. To keep sponsors involved andnudge those who havent made a decision tosponsor you yet, send occasional email or textupdates on your fundraising progress.

If any of your sponsors live in the conference city,

show your appreciation by inviting them to theClosing Ceremony. (Be sure to check with theOffice of Admissions so that space is reserved toaccommodate your guests.)

As soon as you return home from the conference, send

notes to all your sponsors, thanking them once again for

helping make your GSLC experience possible. Tell them

about the conference and how grateful you are for their

assistance. Create and send a flyer with highlights and

photos so they understand how their contributions were

used and the impact they made in your life. Post your

conference photos on Flickr or Facebook. Do a presentation

on the conference for your school and organizations that

sponsored or supported you. If you received publicity or

support from the media, send a thank you note and an

article describing your experiences.

Thank you so much!


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AND DONTS

Do!

Be up front. When you meet with or write to a

potential sponsor, briefly explain the conference and

let them know right away youre asking for money.

Suggest a donation amount. Most people wont

know how much you need and will find it easier to

contribut e if they dont have to come up with an

amount on their own. Do your homework and ask for

an amount that matches each sponsors resources.

Convey your excitement. Help prospectsunderstand how important the conference is

and how it will benefit you.

Collect the money. People sometimes forget what

theyve committed to, so as politely as possible, ask

for payment on the spot.

Network. Ask people to refer you to otherswho might be interested in helping out.

Be accurate. Double check titles and spellingof names when sending out letters or emails.

Dont!

Dont wait. It may take time for people to think

about your request and decide to help you. Start

your fundraising activities now!

Dont be shy. Demonstrate your leadershipskills with a polite but direct request.

Dont put all your hopes in one basket. Try avariety of fundraising techniques to help ensureyou reach your goal.

Dont be discouraged. You will likelyhear No a fe w times, but one positiveresponse usually leads to another.

WHATS WORKEDFOR OTHERS

My parents are not the type to just pay my way; Ihave to work for it. Therefore, I sent over 75

letters to local businesses, groups, and friends

telling them about the trip within one day. In the

end, I received more what was required for the

conference. The extra money went towards a

digital camera I took to capture the moments.

Erin W.

Since I had access to a tractor and trailer I cleaned out

farmers pastures of old equipment and old cars with

their permission and sold the junk and steel. I was

able to raise the full amount within 1 month. Levi H.

I baked cakes, cookies and casseroles and lots of

other things for days. Then I had a huge bake sale

in school with help from my classmates. Everything

sold! We had a lot of fun and raised more than

enough of money. Elizabeth R.


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Leaders Conference When I got selected for the conference, I wanted to go

more than anything. My parents told me if I raise another

20% of the total payment, on top of the awarded 40%

financial aid, I could attend. That month I went out and

raised over a thousand dollars; my parents were so

impressed they helped me pay the rest. It was nt a

cakewalk but it was definitely worth i t. Dalas M.

I mailed, sent and delivered over 30 letters to family and

businesses and got enough money to pay for the entire

expenditures, it was easier than what I had thought.

Tiffany W.

WERE HERE TO HELP!

We hope this guide has given you inspiration

and tools to help you in your fundraising efforts.

Share with the rest of the students your fundraising success

stories: [email protected]

If you can dream i t , you can do i t .

Walt Disney

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Leaders Conference SAMPLE FUNDRAISING LETTER TOBUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Dear :

I am a at here in . I was selected torepresent and < country> attend the Global Scholars & Leaders Conference.The admissions into the conference were based on my academic record, extracurricularactivities and community involvement. I am writing to ask if you will sponsor me with afinancial contribution.

GSLC sponsors invitational leadership conferences for high achieving secondary andhigh school students. Outstanding students from around world are selected to participatein this unique conference annually. I believe it will be a life changing experience for me.

Through briefings and discussions with some of the national and international leaders, Iwill learn firsthand the complexities of decision making as a global young leader. Throughrealistic, hands-on simulations, I will also have the opportunity to learn and develop coreleadership skills such as team building, public speaking and conflict resolution.

I have enclosed a short biography to tell you more about me, the things Ive done in my lifeand the goals I hope to accomplish. I have also enclosed information about GSLC . Iencourage you to visit www.global-scholar.org for more information about the conference.

My cost to attend the conference will be $______. But, as an enrolled student, the return airtickets have been fully sponsored by the International Presidential Scholars Council. Myparents contribution plus funds I have already raised equal $______, but I still needanother $______. It is my hope that will assist me with a donation.

I would greatly appreciate any amount you can contribute. If you want to sponsor me,please make your check payable to International Presidential Scholars Council and writemy Scholar ID and Enrollment Code on the memo line. I have enclosed a stampedenvelope so you can mail the check directly to the Global Scholars & LeadersConference. I am willing to do a presentation to share my experience i have learnt at theconference upon my return.

I would be glad to speak with you to discuss my request. Please feel free to call me at. If you have questions about GSLC , you may contact them directlyor visit www.global-scholar.org .

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jane Smith


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Leaders Conference SAMPLE FUNDRAISING LETTER TONEWSPAPER EDITOR

Dear :

I am a at . This summer, I will be attending a GlobalScholars & Leaders Conference . I was admitted to this unique conference based on myacademic record, extracurricular activities and community involvement. I am working toraise funds to help pay for my accommodations and expenses and I am writing to you witha proposal for an article for the to help me accomplish this goal.


Through briefings and discussions with some of the national and international leaders, Iwill learn firsthand the complexities of decision making as a global young leader. Through

realistic, hands-on simulations, I will also have the opportunity to learn and develop coreleadership skills such as team building, public speaking and conflict resolution.


My proposal is this: I would like to contribute a series of three leadership articles to the based on what I learn at the conference. I think my experiences will be ofinterest to your readers and could be inspirational to other students seeking personalgrowth and leadership development.

In return, I would ask the to cover part of the cost of the conference. With

contributions from the Councils Financial Aid Scheme, friends and family and my ownsavings, I just require more to make things possible. Could the donate that amount?

I have enclosed my biography and a short writing sample to give you an idea of mystyle. I will call you in one week to discuss this proposal in more detail.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Jane Smith


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Leaders Conference SAMPLE FUNDRAISING LETTER TOFRIENDS AND FAMILY

Dear ,

I have been selected to attend a Global Scholars & Leaders Conference this summer. Iearned the final admissions based on academic record, extracurricular activities andcommunity involvement, and am very excited about the opportunities it offers me. The totalcost of attendance, however, is slightly more than the sum of financial aid, contributionsfrom my parents, friends and my own savings, so I am asking for your help.


Through briefings and discussions with some of the national and international leaders, I

will learn firsthand the complexities of decision making as a global young leader. Throughrealistic, hands-on simulations, I will also have the opportunity to learn and develop coreleadership skills such as team building, public speaking and conflict resolution.


My cost to attend the conference will be $______. But, as an enrolled student, the return airtickets have been fully sponsored by the International Presidential Scholars Council. Myparents contribution plus funds I have already raised equal $______, but I still needanother $______. It is my hope that you can assist me with a donation.

Thank you for any help you can provide. I will call you in a few days to see what you think.

Sincerely,

Jane


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Leaders Conference SAMPLE FUNDRAISING EMAIL

Dear :

I am a at in . I have been selected to attend a Global Scholars & LeadersConference and am writing to ask for your help in covering my expenses to attend.

GSLC sponsors invitational leadership conferences for high achieving secondary and high school students. Outstandingstudents from around world are selected to participate in this unique conference annually. I believe it will be a life changingexperience for me.

Through briefings and discussions with some of the national and international leaders, I will learn firsthand the complexities ofdecision making as a global young leader. Through realistic, hands-on simulations, I will also have the opportunity to learn anddevelop core leadership skills such as team building, public speaking and conflict resolution.

I have enclosed a short biography to tell you more about me, the things Ive done in my life and the goals I hope to accompli sh. Ihave also enclosed information about GSLC . I encourage you to visit www.global-scholar.org for more information about theconference.

My cost to attend the conference will be $______. But, as an enrolled student, the return air tickets have been fully sponsored bythe International Presidential Scholars Council. My parents contribution plus funds I have already raised equal $______, but I s tillneed another $______. It is my hope that will assist me with a donation.

I encourage you to visit www.global-scholar.org for more information about the conference.

I will be glad to speak with you about my request. Please call me at .

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jane Smith


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Leaders Conference SAMPLE FUNDRAISING LETTER TO COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES

Dear :

I am a at here in . I was selected to attend aGlobal Scholars & Leaders Conference based on my academic record, extracurricularactivities and community involvement. I am writing to ask if you will sponsor me with afinancial contribution.

GSLC sponsors invitational leadership conferences for high achieving secondary and high schoolstudents. Outstanding students from around world are selected to participate in this uniqueconference annually. I believe it will be a life changing experience for me.

Through briefings and discussions with some of the national and international leaders, I will learnfirsthand the complexities of decision making as a global young leader. Through realistic, hands-onsimulations, I will also have the opportunity to learn and develop core leadership skills such asteam building, public speaking and conflict resolution.

I have enclosed a short biography to tell you more about me, the things Ive done in my life and thegoals I hope to accomplish. I have also enclosed information about GSLC . I encourage you to visitwww.global-scholar.org for more information about the conference.

My cost to attend the conference will be $______. But, as an enrolled student, the return air ticketshave been fully sponsored by the International Presidential Scholars Council. My parentscontribution plus funds I have already raised equal $______, but I still need another $______. It ismy hope that will assist me with a donation.

I would be happy to come to a meeting of [your clubs officers] and explain more about theprogram and my need for assistance. I would also be happy to give a presentationhighlighting my experiences to your group when I return from the conference.

Thank you for considering my request. I would be very grateful for your support andknow I would make you proud of your investment. I will contact you in the next week todiscuss this opportunity further.

Sincerely,

Jane Smith


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Leaders Conference For more information and advice about Student Fundraising, please refer to the GlobalScholar Official website: www.global-scholar.org

Office of Admissions and Financial AidInternational Presidential Scholars Council10 Anson Road #10-15 International PlazaRepublic of Singapore 079903

Email: [email protected]

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Student Fundraising